This month, I'll be swimming—but with an extra layer of motivation: a virtual fundraiser challenge hosted by the American Cancer Society.
Every dollar donated goes directly to them, supporting cancer research and patient care.
And as a small but meaningful incentive: if I raise just $25, they'll mail me a medal. A simple token, but a fun one to swim toward.
Alongside the updates I'll be posting on my GoFundMe page, this space will also serve as a place to track my progress—a running log of how many miles I can crank out over the course of the month.
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07/01 | completed 33 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/02 | completed 30 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/03 | completed 28 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/04 | took a 40-minute leisurely swim in the lake |
07/06 | completed 30 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/07 | completed 26 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/09 | completed 30 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/10 | completed 33 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/11 | completed 31 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/12 | completed 29 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/14 | completed 31 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/15 | completed 33 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/16 | completed 34 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/17 | completed 8 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/18 | completed 30 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/19 | completed 40 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/21 | completed 36 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/22 | completed 24 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/23 | completed 21 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/24 | completed 22 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/25 | completed 21 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/27 | completed 20 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/28 | completed 23 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/30 | completed 30 laps in a 25-yard pool |
07/31 | completed 12 laps in a 25-yard pool |
cumulative total | 655 laps (≈ 18.6 miles) |